Uberti 1873 Border Model .357 Magnum: just a purty rifle or can she cook too?

Is this a serious shooter's rifle?
What is the consensus on Uberti quality?
I sure do find her pretty, but is she reliable and well built?
I'm also looking at the marlin 1894C. Which one is better?
Thanks

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Old Time Hunter

November 11, 2006, 08:17 AM

I've had nothing but good luck with my Uberti's and my Marlin's. Best to ask the question on leverguns.com

Onmilo

November 11, 2006, 08:46 AM

I have owned several Uberti lever rifles over the years and all have been more than suitable.
I own two now, an 1873 carbine and an 1860 steel frame Henry, both guns are chambered in .45 Colt and group and work so well I consider them as keepers.
I haven't any direct use of the .357 rifles but they are fairly popular at Cowboy shoots and the owners win some of the matches.
A Marlin will cost less but you won't have that old west feel when using those rifles.

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